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Haverhill School Board Cooperative School District will open the school partment of Transportation emergency order cinated (and eligible) students bringing the del- year on Aug. 30 without a mask mandate. already requires masks on school buses, and ta variant to school with unvaccinated students Stands By No Mask However, if COVID case numbers rise dra- indoor transmission rates remain high. bringing measles to school. Decision matically, the school board could be forced to “I don’t think we should take a risk,” he said. “I agree that the parents know what’s best for revisit its decision as soon as its next meeting Regardless of the criteria, School Board their children. But when their decisions impact HAVERHILL — The Haverhill Cooperative on Sept. 13. Chairman Richard Guy (who abstained from the others at school, it’s a different story,” he School Board on Monday stuck by its decision The highly contagious delta variant, which Monday’s vote) said the Haverhill Cooperative said. to open the 2021-2022 school year without a the Centers for Disease Control has called “as School District needed to have a plan in place. The district will conduct a parent survey be- mask mandate. contagious as chickenpox,” has already been de- He called for a plan with clear guidelines on fore deciding if and when to hold a vaccination By a 3-1 vote, they rejected a proposal by tected in the Upper Valley, noted SAU 23 Super- when mask use would be triggered. clinic. School Board member Don LoCascio to bring intendent Laurie Melanson. He said it was important for the school district back the mask mandate for all students until “The Delta variant is here in New Hamp- to be proactive and get ahead of the issue. While Intersection Safety those under 12 are vaccinated. It reaffirmed their shire,” she said. “I had a colleague today who COVID numbers remain low in the region, Guy vote against a mask mandate in June. is fully vaccinated who tested positive, he and said the Delta variant was “considerably uglier” Concerns Prompt Face LoCascio unsuccessfully argued that a mask his wife, and they work in the district. So it’s not than prior strains and was a growing concern Response By State mandate would protect Woodsville Elementary that far away.” across the country. School students who are too young to receive New Hampshire school districts have local “Unless you’re living under a rock, you see For years, concerns have been voiced by the COVID-19 vaccine, which is only available control over mask mandates, and CDC recom- it’s changing nationwide. And we need to be Franconia residents and town officials about the in the United States to people 12 and older. He mendations for universal indoor masking in prepared,” he said, adding, “If we take this issue safety of the intersection in the village at Main called it a small price to pay for student (and K-12 schools is optional. too likely and we have just one child get critical- Street/Route 18, Church Street/Route 116, and community) safety. As a result, individual school districts must ly ill, that’s on us.” Wallace Hill Road. “[A mask requirement poses] no inconve- formulate their own mask protocols. That opens School Committee members, Nate Swain The most recent batch of concerns, in mid- nience to the parents, they can still send their the door for debate. and Sabrina Brown were absent. According to June, however, prompted a site visit and a plan kids to school, and we avoid a little bit more the School Board member Alexandra Keeler Melanson, both supported a mask mandate in that calls for installing four-way stop signs, possibility of something terrible happening,” he called for the school district to take a measured classrooms until students under 12 were vacci- larger signs for those coming from Easton, stop said. response to COVID data — and consider hospi- nated. However, they were not present to vote. signs with LED lighting, and painted medians, talizations and deaths over total case numbers VACCINATION CLINIC: Plans to host in- Cyan The majority of school board members in at- all expected to be completed before the end of tendance disagreed. They said a mask mandate — when deciding whether to resume COVID school vaccination clinics were met with push- the year. was unnecessary at this time, given the circum- precautions such as mask mandates. back. “We were very happy with the meeting and Magenta stances. Grafton County has a moderate trans- “All I’m hearing about in the news right now School Committee Vice-Chair John Ruther- glad to see some quick action,” Franconia Town mission rate and 46 active cases, with less than is cases alone. And I feel it’s very misleading to ford worried that in-school vaccination clinics Administrator Kim Cowles said Tuesday. five active cases in Haverhill. a lot of people,” she said. would stigmatize unvaccinated students, and On July 16, Cowles, Franconia Police Chief Monday’s vote guarantees that the Haverhill Meanwhile, LoCascio favored a better-safe- open them up to ridicule and harassment. He Martin Cashin, Franconia Fire Chief Rick Yellow Black than-sorry approach. He noted that a U.S. De- suggested students could easily access the wide- Gaudette, and Franconia Selectman Eric Meth ly available vaccine elsewhere. met with New Hampshire Department of Trans- “We want to be really careful about isolating portation District 1 Engineer Phil Beaulieu and the kids whose parents choose for them not to several DOT traffic and safety engineers, and get the vaccine, and using peer pressure to try Katie Lamb, transportation planner with the to get them vaccinated,” he said, adding, “The North Country Council. vaccine is still an emergency use only vaccine.” At one point, Keeler said vaccinations were a See News Briefs, Page 6 personal choice. “As a parent and as a school board member I feel that it’s very important to allow parents to Fair goers enjoy a thrill on a midway ride at make decisions for their own children,” she said. the North Haverhill Fair, in Haverhill, N.H., LoCascio disagreed. He said vaccinations on Saturday, July 31, 2021. 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cline in hospitalizations, and a general willing- entertainment was included in the admission BY PAUL HAYES ness to gather after more than a year of COVID price. Staff Writer separation. “You knew we were drawing people we “People are itching to get out and do some- never had before when they went to the ticket HAVERHILL — Back after a one-year thing,” Lackie noted. booth for a ticket to a concert. We don’t charge COVID-19 hiatus, the North Haverhill Fair The all-volunteer North Haverhill Fair As- extra for the concerts,” Lackie said. “We were smashed records last week. sociation held a virtual fair in 2020 and didn’t pulling people from areas that we hadn’t be- The five-day fair drew the biggest crowds in green light plans for this year’s in-person event fore. Everyone was looking to get out.” its 77-year history, according to North Haver- until June. There were moments that crowds threat- hill Fair Association President David Lackie. Somehow, in a compressed six-week win- ened to overwhelm the fair association’s 300 For proof, he pointed to Saturday’s mam- dow, they organized a full-throttle, all-systems- volunteer staff. But in the end, everything went moth turnout. go fair that felt remarkably normal. Minor smoothly. “We have a wood yard at the north edge of booking, scheduling and manpower challenges “We handled it,” Lackie said. [the fair grounds]. I always said I wanted to were overcome. The fair offered its usual com- For Lackie, the North Haverhill Fair was park cars ‘clear to the wood yard.’ And this plement of rides, games, concessions and a another sign of the region returning to normal year we made it,” he said. “This is the first time complete schedule of events and entertainment. — or something resembling normal — after the in our history we had to open up our overflow Plans are already underway for next year’s scourge of the pandemic. emergency parking.” fair (scheduled for July 27 to 31). He recalled the opening day on Wednesday, Lackie said fair attendance was probably “It was good to get back to a real, live, when scores of people streamed into the fair 35% to 40% above average, which he attribut- in-person, this-is-what-it’s-supposed-to-be- grounds. He noted the sounds of the midway, ed to COVID-induced cabin fever. like family fair,” said NHFA director Gary the smells of the fair food, and the sight of chil- He said fairs nationwide are seeing similar Scruton. dren laughing and smiling at the fair again. In increases in turnout, based on reports from the By all indications, the fair drew a wid- that moment a thought crossed his mind: We’re International Association of Fairs and Exposi- er-than-usual audience. There were reports of back. A large crowd turns out to see Recycled Percussion

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6 The Record Thursday, August 5, 2021 An additional and separate measure suggest- The long-term solutions, as they are put into space for the Franconia Notch Regional News Briefs ed is to install a crosswalk at the intersection of the state’s 10-year plan, will involve studies and Chamber of Commerce, solar panels and stor- Continued from Page 2 Route 116 and Academy Street to slow drivers measurements, Cowles. age space. down and provide a safer connection for those “The issue is the cars aren’t stopping coming Town officials were clear: if the project The main safety concern stems from the sight using the overflow parking at the Community from Easton because of the raised bridge,” she goes over budget, it will either be pared down of lines of the intersection for northbound Route Church of Christ. said. “There are accidents there, but not enough or the town will come to voters asking for ad- 116 drivers because of the curve of the bridge Long-term recommendations include raised to put it on the radar. The stats you don’t see ditional funding. and view of the interstate, making it difficult for medians and a roundabout, both of which would are all the near misses, the cars that go through A slideshow on the proposed welcome cen- some drivers to see the intersection and knowing go in the DOT’s 10-year plan and be years out and nothing happens. That’s why it’s not on the ter, updated just before Monday evening’s they have to stop. from completion, as well as the removal of ex- state’s radar. We want to make it safer before meeting based on feedback from the first The near-term recommendations coming out cess pavement, mainly the right-turn slip lanes something really tragic happens.” meeting, is available on the town website. The of the July site visit are added stop signs on both on Wallace Hill Road southbound and the south- project will soon be put out to bid and town sides of Main Street/Route 18 approaching the bound interstate off-ramp. Welcome Center Plan Soon officials hope that it might be able to be com- intersection, including a new “stop ahead” sign The roundabout was suggested by resident pleted this fall. on the northbound approach. Jim Walker in June. To Be Put Out For Bid Route 116 and Wallace Hill Road currently At their upcoming meeting on Monday, Financial Information Non- have stop signs at the intersection. Cowles said the Franconia Board of Selectmen The town of Franconia was host to a sec- Although a four-way stop would reduce the will write a letter of support for the recommen- ond informational meeting on the design for Public In Wind Farm Sale risk of collisions from unstopped northbound dations. its proposed new welcome center building on cars, town and state officials said it would not The good news for Franconia and area resi- Monday evening, following an initial hearing After a decade in operation, the 33-turbine, address sight-line concerns. dents is that the short-term measures come with held last week. 99-megawatt Granite Reliable Power commer- Therefore, the larger “stop ahead” signs will little or no cost to the town. Around 20 people gathered to give input, cial wind farm in Coos County is about to be be installed on Route 116 before the bridge and “It’s an intersection of two state roads and it some of it useful to the volunteer committee sold, and the buyer and seller want to keep the the added LED lights around the stop sign on will be a state project,” said Cowles. “When the that has put together a draft “request for bid” purchase and sale agreement from the public. 116 approaching the intersection, both to in- painting crew is out, that’s when they’ll paint for the project, and some of it a continuation The sale must first be approved by the New crease driver awareness. those strips. We’ll do the four-way stop and re- of last week’s concerns that the project will Hampshire Site Evaluation Committee, which The medians will be painted on the approach place the ‘stop ahead’ signs coming from Easton come in over budget. on July 26 held a public hearing in Concord. to the intersection on both Route 116 and Wal- with bigger signs.” The new welcome center is to be funded On May 3, Brookfield Renewable Power, the lace Hill Road for the purpose of visually reduc- The near-term measures will happen some- from $100,000 allocated by taxpayers in 2019 majority owner, and NextEra Energy, the pro- ing the overall size of the roadway and suggest- time after DOT crews finish repairing the flood- and a $250,000 donation from an anonymous spective buyer, filed a joint petition for a transfer Cyan ing to drivers to slow down and stay alert. ing damage downstate and complete other jobs, town resident, the Caledonian previously re- of membership interests, following a purchase The medians will be about six feet wide. she said. ported. and sale agreement the two entities entered into Magenta “God help us, if this person is sitting in the on April 17. audience right now: thank you, and don’t be If the sale is approved, a 100-percent owner- discouraged,” said Kevin Johnson, director ship share of the wind farm, which the state in of the Franconia Notch Regional Chamber 2012 assessed at $217 million, would be trans-

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Thursday, August 5, 2021 The Record 7 Appraising the value of the wind farm, though, has proved The wind farm, following a sale, would still continue as Granite News Briefs tricky. Reliable Power and a discussion on the payment-in-lieu-of-taxes Continued from Page 6 In 2012, the DRA set for the wind farm an appraised utility tax agreement will occur after the transfer of ownership, said Patch. valuation of $217 million. Notice must be made 180 days prior to the last payment date. ed the Appalachian Mountain Club and Industrial Wind Action That figure would have led to an unprecedented spike in the The commissioners said they want what’s best for the county Group opposing the project and arguing it would degrade sensi- total equalized valuation of Dixville, where the Balsams Grand and its residents. tive high-elevation areas and impact wildlife species, the SEC ap- Resort is located, and Millsfield, meaning a jump in taxes for On Tuesday, The Caledonian-Record reached out to county proved the wind farm, which was then majority-owned by Noble property owners in the two places. commissioners Tom Brady and Paul Grenier via email to ask if Environmental Power LLC. In 2014, the county commissioners appealed a decision by the them if they will likely be considering another PILT agreement In 2011, a 90 percent ownership share was transferred to New Hampshire Board of Tax and Land Appeals that upheld the with the new owner, and if so, if any agreement would be exe- Brookfield Renewable Power, with 10 percent going to Freshet total equalized valuation set by the DRA for Dixville and Mills- cuted before or after the real value is known or before or after the Wind Energy LLC. field. DRA sets the total appraised utility tax valuation. According to the petition for transfer, NextEra Energy Partners In 2014, the state agreed to drop the value and then-Gov. Mag- No response was received before press time. was formed in 2014 to buy, manage, and own contracted clean gie Hassan signed a bill that July to keep the value of the wind The wind farm in Coos is located in the unincorporated plac- energy projects. park in Coos County at $113 million. es of Dixville, Ervings Location, Millsfield, and Odell, and the NextEra currently owns 4,855 megawatts of wind-generating During their meeting on July 21, the three-member Coos Coun- incorporated town of Dummer and stretches across 15 miles of facilities and 975 megawatts of solar generating facilities and has ty Commission held a public hearing on the proposed sale. ridgeline from Odell to Dixville Peak. a total company enterprise value of $21 billion. Douglas Patch, representing NextEra, and Harold Pachios, In September 2011, the U.S. Department of Energy issued a On June 23, the office of the New Hampshire Attorney Gener- representing Brookfield, presented information on the upcoming $169 partial loan guarantee to finance the project, which reached al appointed Senior Assistant Attorney General Allen Brooks as transfer. See News Briefs, Page 12 counsel for the public on the proposed sale. To date, Brooks has not filed any motions in the SEC docket. Along with the petition for ownership transfer, NextEra and Brookfield filed a motion for protective order and confidential treatment seeking to seal from public disclosure the purchase and sale agreement and a statement of Tusk’s assets and liabilities, Is addiction impacting your daily life? arguing both are “confidential, proprietary, and competitively sen- sitive commercial and financial information.” On July 9, the two companies filed another motion for con- fidential treatment regarding two additional documents, the pro- posed form of agreement for the operation and maintenance be- Cyan tween GRP and NextEra and the proposed administrative services agreement between them. Magenta On July 28, the SEC granted the request to keep the four doc- uments from public disclosure on the condition that Brooks, as counsel for the public, has access to the complete and un-redacted

copies. Yellow Black According to county property tax cards, the current total as- sessed value of the wind farm (the turbines are separate from the land) is $113,083,546, based on the value given to the county by an appraiser with the New Hampshire Department of Revenue Administration in 2007. That is the assessment that an annual $495,000 payment-in- lieu-of-taxes agreement between Brookfield and Coos County was based on.

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8 The Record Thursday, August 5, 2021 Obituaries Carol A. Reed Creek, Calif., at the age of 72. Shew was offices, participated in 4-H and PDCA and Carol A. Reed, 89, of Portland Street, born on Jan. 21, 1949. assisted for many years with the North Lancaster, N.H., passed away at her home Sally was a beloved mom, friend, nana Haverhill Fair. Anita also was a member Sunday, Aug. 1, 2021. She was born March and more! She was a resident of Franco- of the Pythian Sisters in Warren as well as 9, 1932, the daughter of Harold and Ber- nia, N.H., and a loving and extremely car- the Warren and Landaff United Methodist nice (Cryan Bailey) Hood. She attended ing mother to Mary Ellen, Kevin and Alex Churches. local schools and Mancino. Most She was predeceased by her husband of was a 1950 grad- will remember 40 years, Lloyd Dennis Cate on Dec. 23, uate of Lancaster her as the owner 2005; her parents, Harold and Myrtle But- Academy. of Not Just Des- son; and her brother, Richard Butson. Carol was serts Bakery in She is survived by four sons: Timothy very active in Littleton, N.H., B. Cate and wife Lori of Haverhill, N.H., both municipal creating and Christopher S. Cate and wife Karen of government and baking delicious Lyman, N.H., Nicholas L. Cate and wife politics. She was desserts, breads, Teressa of Woodstock, N.H., and Peter J. employed at the pies, cakes and Cate and partner MacKenzie Nichols of Coos County Pro- catering local Lyndonville; two daughters: Holly J. Cate bate office in 1983 Carol Reed weddings, birth- Sally Mancino of Hood River, Ore., and Sarah J. Stark and was elected Register of Probate in days, and celebrations for the locals near- and husband Wayne of Warren; 13 grand- 1986 and held that position until her retire- and far! children and 13 great-grandchildren; four ment in 1998. She served on the committee She moved to California to be closer sisters: Elaine Clough of Lisbon, N.H., for New Hampshire Statis of Women for 6 to her children, became a nurse, traveled Mabel Howard and husband Ronnie of years, 3 years as vice chair. Additionally, the world (she loved cruises), and enjoyed Landaff, N.H., Susan Webster of Landaff, she was the area chairwoman for the New spending as much time as possible with and Nancy Butson of Landaff; and nieces, Hampshire State Republican Committee, her children and especially her six grand- nephews, and cousins. and as a member and past president of the children: Chase and Walker (Mancino) There will be a graveside service on Coos County Federated Republican Wom- Dudum, Alicia and Adam Mancino and Saturday, Aug. 7, 2021, at 10 a.m. at the

Cyan en’s Club. In 1988 she was an electoral Malia and Domi Mancino. Landaff Center Cemetery. voter for the Presidential Election. She will be remembered for her sense Memorial contributions may be made of purpose, support, strength, her faith in to either New Digs for Dogs, 538 French Magenta She particularly enjoyed shopping, so- cializing, and making new friends. Carol God, and for her love of life, laughter and Pond Road, North Haverhill, NH 03774 was very fond of sweets and often passed all the joy that revolved around her chil- or to the North Haverhill Fair Association, up meals and headed straight to the dessert dren, grandchildren, family and friends. PO Box 207, North Haverhill, NH 03774. menu. Services will be held Monday, Aug. 9, For more information or to offer an Yellow Black Survivors include her daughters Caryn at Oakmont Memorial Park & Mortuary online condolence, please visit www.rick- Whitney of Lancaster, N.H., and Cheri at 2099 Reliez Valley Road Lafayette, CA erfh.com LeClere of Lander, Wyo., a brother Chris- 94549. Ricker Funeral Home & Cremation topher Bailey and wife Tina; four grand- Care of Woodsville is in charge of arrange- children, Isaac Hicks and wife Mara, Anita Cate ments. Katherine Dawn Abernathy and husband Anita Cate, 86, formerly of Lake Tar- Rhett, Lindsay Cote, and Kristina Ham- leton Road, Warren, N.H., and more re- Gerard Francis Ferland mond-Rendon and husband Edward. Car- cently from Lyndonville, Vt., died on Gerard Francis Ferland, 73, passed away ol also had six great-grandchildren, Zoe Monday, August 2, 2021, at Northeastern surrounded by his loved ones early Sunday Hicks, Eva Hicks, Braeden Cote, Antonia Vermont Region- morning, Aug. 1, Rose Abernathy, Alexandra Mae Aber- al Hospital, St. 2021, at the UVM nathy, and Isabel Katherine Abernathy. Johnsbury, Vt. Medical Center. Countless nieces, nephews, friends, and Anita was born Gerard was other family that meant the world to her. in Littleton, N.H., born in St. Johns- Besides her parents she was prede- on July 24, 1935, bury, Vt., on Dec. ceased by her stepfather James Bailey, a to Harold and 20, 1947, the only SPONSORED BY brother Paul Hood, grandson Boe Hicks Myrtle (Bean) son to Eudore and and longtime friend Nate Martin. Butson. She was Juliette (Gagne) Family and friends may call at the a graduate of Ferland, who pre- Bailey Funeral Home, 210 Main Street, Lisbon Region- deceased him. On Lancaster on Thursday, Aug. 12, from al High School, Anita Cate June 17, 1967, he Gerard Ferland 5-8 p.m. Funeral services will be held at Class of 1953. married Jennifer 1 p.m., Friday, Aug. 13, at St. Paul’s Epis- Following graduation, she worked for (White) Ferland. copal Church, with burial to follow at the the Lisbon Police Department and at New For many years he worked in the shoe in- church. England Wire. Later, she drove the War- dustry in Littleton, N.H., and at New England Arrangements are under the direction ren school bus route for Clough Transpor- Wire in Lisbon, N.H. Later in life, he and his of Bailey Funeral Home, 210 Main Street, tation and was a substitute teacher. Anita wife Jennifer built their own business; Jen’s Lancaster. For more information or to send served as the office assistant for the Haver- Home Cooking, located in East St. Johnsbury. an online condolence please go to www. hill (NH) Police Department. Gerard loved going to Maine in his early baileyfh.net. Along with her husband, Lloyd, they years and later on camping with friends. He owned and operated the Cate Farm in War- enjoyed the family camp in Waterford and Sally Mancino ren, raising Milking Shorthorn Cattle. She was happiest surrounded by friends and fam- Jan. 21, 1949 - July 27, 2021 showed dairy cattle all over Northern New ily. Gerard always had a joke to share and In loving memory of Sally Mancino England and the country. She was active loved to make others laugh. He especially en- www.northcountryhealth.org in the Mt. Hope Grange, holding several who passed along, in her home in Walnut See Obituaries, Page 9 A9

Thursday, August 5, 2021 The Record 9 YR4H/home). Francis “Frank” Joseph Robb Obituaries Francis “Frank” Joseph Robb passed away on July 25, 2021 with Continued from Page 8 Philip T. Bell his family by his side. Frank was born on April 6, 1943 in Epson, N.H. to Michael James Robb and Annie Madeline (Shallow) Robb. joyed all the special moments he shared with his granddaughter, Avery. Philip T. Bell passed away on Sunday, July 25, 2021 surrounded by Frank graduated from Haverhill Academy. He was a gifted ath- Gerard is survived by his wife Jennifer (White) of 54 years. He is his family at the nonagenarian age of 95. lete in basketball, baseball and cross country. He was the N.H. also survived by his son: Jeffrey Ferland and partner, Ryan (Spain); and Phil was born in Southampton, Bermuda at Green Mount on Dec. Class S Cross Country Champion in 1957 granddaughter, Avery Hartmann-Ferland of Essex Junction, Vt. 19, 1925. He was born to parents, Leslie and 1958. There was always a ball being A graveside service and celebration of Gerard’s life will be held at Dunbar Bell and Annette (Ingham) Bell. bounced or thrown around in the Robb a later date. Phil’s father was a dentist and his mother household. The family would like to thank all the staff at the Visiting Nurses a housewife and avid gardener residing in Frank attended Plymouth State College Association, Elderwood at Burlington, Queen City Nursing & Rehabil- Bermuda. and joined the National Guard, attending itation, and the UVM Medical Center for all of their help and support. Phil was predeceased by his brother Mer- the Officer’s Candidate School. His love Memorial contributions in Gerard’s name can be made to: The Uni- rill Bell of England. His sister, Nora Kast, 98 for architecture and building led to a life- versity of Vermont Health Network, Home Health & Hospice, 1110 years young, continues to live in Bermuda. long career as Superintendent for several Prim Road, Colchester, VT 05446, or to the American Diabetes As- Phil and his brother were educated in private large construction companies. sociation. schools. Merrill moved to England and Phil Frank was the lone Yankees fan in a Stephen C. Gregory And Son Cremation is assisting with arrange- moved to the United States. large family of Red Sox fans. The rival- ments. At the age of 19, Phil moved to Connecti- Philip Bell Francis Robb cut and shortly after was drafted into the ry and competitiveness was constant and U.S. Army. He was on the frontline during the Korean War as a combat although outnumbered, Frank held his own and wore his N.Y. Yan- Henrietta “Honey” medic for 21 months. kees hat with a smile on his face. He loved college basketball and Helen Aldrich When he returned to the U.S. from Korea, he met and married Marie was an avid Duke Blue Devils fan. Henrietta “Honey” Helen Aldrich, of Waterford, Vt., passed away Stanton Curran. Phil and Marie were married for 52 years and had two Frank was well-known for his quick wit and Irish humor and left surrounded by her family on Tuesday. July 27, 2021. Born in Pier- children together. Philip “Jumper” Bell and Marie ” Tinker” Steven- people laughing and just plain enjoying his company. mont, N.H. on Dec. 2, 1931, the daughter son. Phil also raised five stepdaughters while in Newtown, Conn. and Frank leaves his children, Veronica Robb Grenier (Martin), of George ‘Henry’ Noyes and Mary Silvia Bethlehem, N.H. Phil was preceded by Marie in December 2012. He Catherine Robb Silsby and Francis Robb II; grandchildren Jessica, (Morin) Noyes, Henrietta was a light and was employed by the State of Connecticut at Fairfield Hills Hospital Lucas and Samuel; great-grandchildren Gabriel and Evelyn. His inspiration to all who knew her and especial- as a senior septic engineer for41 years. He was a volunteer firefight- sisters, Patricia (George), Janet (Edmond) and Theresa (Larry), ly to her family whom she loved and served er while at the hospital. Upon his retirement to Bethlehem, N.H., Phil many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He was predeceased by with boundless energy. worked for Casella Transfer station in Bethlehem for 20 years. his parents and brothers, Mike, Don and spouse Brenda and Dale. Cyan On Dec. 30, 1950, Henrietta married Phil leaves behind his son, Philip W. “Jumper” Bell and wife Lynda Per Frank’s wishes, there are no services. Martin and grandson Philp E. Bell; daughter Marie “Tinker” Steven- the love of her life, Kenneth Neil Aldrich. Magenta Together they raised a family, founded and son and husband Scott Stevenson and grandsons, Shelby & Johnathan managed a thriving business, served and Stevenson of Littleton and Bethlehem, N.H. Your Community Health Partner Since 1975 supported the local community and shared Phil is also survived by five stepdaughters: Linda Lee & family, habits of restfulness and playfulness. Henri- Bristol, N.H., Christine Curran & family, Bethlehem, N.H., Bonnie Henrietta Aldrich Yellow Black etta ran the office and billing at Aldrich For- Nezvesky & family, Newtown, Conn., Debbie Starbuck & family, Mi- mica for many years. ami, Fla., and Wendy Miller & family, New Fairfield, Conn. He also ™‹–Š Henrietta loved to travel, camp and hike, visiting all 50 states and leaves behind a total of 11 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.  most of the National Parks. A graveside service will be on Saturday, Aug. 7, 2021 at 2 p.m. at ‡Ž‡Ǧ ‡ƒŽ–Š She loved sewing, knitting, baking, gardening, playing cards and the Maple Street Cemetery, Maple Street, Bethlehem, N.H. A gathering  Ǩ quality time with family. In 1984, Henrietta and Ken joined the Little- at the Eagles Club, Route 302, Bethlehem, N.H. will follow. In lieu of ton Squares. For 32 years, they danced around the northeast building flowers, please consider donating to your favorite charity. friendships and reaching the highest challenge square dance level. Henrietta was always creating and finding ways to meet the needs of others. Her love for knitting became a mission to ensure that every child in the family and every child in the local school system who need- For A Limited Time Only! ed it, would have a warm hat and mittens for the winter. ACHS = Integrated Health Care Henrietta had a gift for hosting relationships. 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10 The Record Thursday, August 5, 2021 Upstage Players Set the Littleton Opera House. Audition, Rehearsal Times Events Calendar Nashville’s Mark209 Is Have an arts, entertainment waves, infernos, and rampant For ‘Children From Eden’ & culture event you’d like to see wildlife can’t stop an outrageous Coming To Jefferson here? Submit events at caledo- cast of characters from dancing, LITTLETON, N.H. — Upstage Players recently announced nianrecord.com gambling and singing the night auditions for its fall production of the Stephen Schwartz’ mu- MARK209 is an award-winning Nashville recording vocal — — — — — — away aboard New York’s first sical Children of Eden will be held at the Littleton Opera quartet with top charting songs receiving national radio air- PRICE KEY: $ - Under $10; floating casino and discothèque. House, Thursday, Aug 19 from 6-8:30 p.m., and Sunday, Aug play. Perhaps, their casual appearance, friendly rapport with $$ - $10 to $29; $$$ - $30 to $49; 7:30 p.m. Weathervane Theatre, 22 from 1-4 p.m. Callbacks to follow on the 22nd as neces- fans, wide-range of country gospel songs and the addition of $$$$ - $50 & up 389 Lancaster Rd., Whitefield, sary. piano player extraordinaire, Joshua Pope, have built them a — — — — — — N.H. For more info visit www. Children of Eden tells the story of the Book of Genesis large fan base nationwide. Audiences respond immediately Thursday, Aug. 5 weathervanenh.org. $$-$$$ from the Creation to Noah & The Great Flood. “This incredi- to their dynamic four-part harmony and the contrast of their MUSIC Friday, Aug. 6 ble musical tells its wonderful tales in an accessible way and soaring high tenor and rumbling low bass. MARK209’s sig- Lisbon Summer Concert MUSIC centers on the universal themes of love, loss, betrayal, family, nature sound has a true country grace and their lyrics reflect Series: Mikala Woods. 6 p.m. Myra Flynn: Singer-song- and the struggles we all face as we look to find our place in the joys, troubles and triumphs of life which allows them to Lisbon-Landaff Shared Minis- writer Myra Flynn. 6:30 to 8 p.m. this world,” says Upstage Players Managing Artistic Director effectively connect with their audience. Their fast-paced, try, 25 Central St., Lisbon, N.H. Highland Center for the Arts, Andrew Lidestri. fun-filled show combines popular classics, MARK209’s orig- Farmers market and concessions 2875 Hardwick St., Greensboro, This show is a great opportunity for aspiring actors of all inal hits and a touch of comedy, delivering something for au- available. For more info visit Vt. For more info visit highland- ages,” he added. “Upstage is a welcoming and nondiscrimina- diences of all ages. facebook.com/Lisbonmain- artsvt.org. $$ tory organization, and Children of Eden in particular is seek- Traveling in their signature “Yellow Bus”, MARK209 streeetinc Patrick Ross: Patrick Ross & ing an incredibly diverse and inclusive cast. We encourage has performed at The Crystal Palace in Bakersfield, CA and Lake Morey Resort Water- The Fiddler’s Crew on Newbury, community members to attend regardless of age, race, color, across the country in Kennebunkport, ME where they sang front Concert Series: Michael Vt., town common. Free admis- religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, and/ for the Bush family at Walker’s Point three times prior to the Glabicki or Rusted Root. 8 p.m. sion. 6 to 8 p.m. or experience. This story is told actively by an ensemble of passing of President George H. W. Bush and Barbara Bush. Free admission. Lake More Re- Luke Bryan: Country. Bank ‘storytellers’ whose speech, song, and movement will create Stops between have included the Main Stage at Graceland in sort, 82 Clubhouse Rd., Fairlee, of New Hampshire Pavillion. For a vibrant world and exciting story. There is so much oppor- Memphis, TN, Harmony at the Gulf in AL, the Main Stage at Vt. For more info visit lakemo- more info visit banknhpavilion. tunity.” the NC Apple Festival, the Owasso Gospel Opry in OK, the reyresort.com com. $$$-$$$$ Interested actors are asked to prepare a short song they Arlington Music Hall in TX, the Wheeling Jamboree in WV and Dollywood in TN.

Cyan PERFORMANCE know well, preferably from musical theatre repertoire. Please Disaster!: Earthquakes, tidal See Events, Page 11 bring sheet music. Singing with accompaniment preferred. When not touring, the band makes television appearances An accompanist will be provided. Actors may be asked to do and gives radio interviews. You may have seen them on May Magenta some movement and/or read from the script. “Come prepared 29, 2021, when they aired on the Daystar Television Network. to move,” encouraged Lidestri. They performed on the “Gospel Music Showcase” hosted by Directed by Lidestri, Children of Eden will be choreo- Guy Penrod. graphed by Madalyn Sheehy and Lidestri, with music di- The group has been honored most recently with the “Chris- Yellow Black rection by Marie Snyder. All roles are open. Full character tian Country Group of the Year” - Diamond Award (2020). breakdown is available on our website. The show will re- They also are recipients of the following awards: “Christian hearse and perform at the Littleton Opera House. Rehearsals Country Group of the Year” - Diamond Award (2019); “Chris- FEATURE FILMS: FRI–TUES: 7:30, WED: 5:30 begin Aug. 25 and performance dates, Oct. 29-31, and Nov. tian Country Group of the Year” - Diamond Award (2017); ” SPECIAL FILM EVENTS: 7:30 unless otherwise indicated. 5-7. Upstage Players is a not for profit community theater Favorite Group” - Christian Voice Magazine (2015); “Quartet HI Listening & VI Audio Narration Devices accessibility systems company, serving the North Country with quality theatrical of the Year” - GME (2014); “Quartet of the Year” - GME are available for movies. Please ask at the Concessions counter. experiences for over 40 years. The company’s mission is to (2013) and “Song of the Year” - GME (2013). MARK209 will be presenting their country gospel concert * COVID-19 Protocol: Masks are required entering and moving around “create exceptional theatre in the community setting,” mak- the theatre. When seated, masks may be removed to enjoy the show. ing theatre accessible to interested thespians and audiences at on Friday, August 13, 2021, at 6:00 p.m., at E & R Dairy Farm, 516 Meadows Road, Route 115A, Jefferson, New Spotlight Series: Truman & Tennessee, Now Playing at Weathervane Theatre! Hampshire. An Intimate Conversation There will be no admission charge, but a free-will love of- THURS, AUG. 5, 7:30 fering will be taken. Please be respectful of all in attendance The work, lives and personal journeys of two creative Americans – by following CDC guidelines and practicing social distanc- novelist Truman Capote and playwright Tennessee Williams – coalesce ing. Also, you will need to bring your own lawn chairs. Chairs in a dual portrait documentary. will not be provided. Come enjoy an open-air performance Aug. 6-11 Pig that is sure to please. This event is sponsored by Our Corner Director: Michael Sarnoski, Cast: Nicolas Cage, Steve Tisch, David Store, 4 Main Street, Whitefield, NH. For more information, Carrico, Adam Paulsen, R contact Elaine LaLumiere at 603-586-7000. Living alone in the Oregon wilderness, a truffle hunter returns to Portland to find the person who stole his beloved pig. Alejandro’s Olde Tyme Magik Showe Carriage Lane Players Present Live WED, AUG 11, 11 AM • TICKETS: $7 at the door Radio Play ‘Twisted Tales Of Poe’ A one-man stand-up show featuring magic and physical comedy guaranteed to enchant and amuse the whole family. COLUMBIA, N.H. — The Carriage Lane Players have an- REEL Outdoors: Afghan Cycles nounced their next show, titled Twisted Tales of Poe, Aug. THURS, AUG. 12, 7:30 6-8 at the Great North Woods Center for the Arts in Columbia Following a new generation of young Afghan women cyclists, Afghan Cycles uses the bicycle to tell a story of women’s rights – human rights (the former Shrine of Our Lady of Grace property). – and the struggles faced by Afghan women on a daily basis. These This chilling collection of four famous stories from Ed- women ride despite cultural barriers, infrastructure, and death threats, gar Allan Poe will be presented as a live radio drama. Those embracing the power and freedom that comes with the sport. in attendance can expect to feel like they are in the studio REEL Outdoors series is sponsored by North Country Climbing Center of a 1940s-era radio show, with the actors speaking out the Scales dialogue as live sound effects are performed before the audi- STARTS FRIDAY, AUG. 13 ence’s very eyes. This will be the fourth live radio show performed by the Tickets & Info at BethlehemColonial.org See Arts Briefs, Page 13 A11

Thursday, August 5, 2021 The Record 11 pet Theater, 753 Heights Road, Tuesday, Aug. 10 Events Glover, Vt. For more info visit PERFORMANCE NCCP Presents ‘Mozartiana’ Aug. 7 Continued from Page 10 breadandpuppet.org. $$ Halloween Mystery Show: EVENTS Family-friendly, kid-centric PERFORMANCE Danville Fair: Rides, games, show presented by the Patch- Halloween Mystery Show: exhibits, food, live entertainment work Players. 11 a.m. Weather- In Haverhill, Aug. 8 In Franconia Family-friendly, kid-centric and more. Danville Green, Dan- vane Theatre, 389 Lancaster Rd., show presented by the Patch- ville, Vt. www.danvillevtcham- Whitefield, N.H. Live stream FRANCONIA, N.H. — Guest artists So- Alicia Keys, Eminem, Frank Ocean, John Leg- work Players. 11 a.m. Weather- ber.org/danville-fair/ option. For more info visit www. phie Scolnik-Brower on piano and Celia Hat- end, Justin Timberlake, Madonna, Pharrell, vane Theatre, 389 Lancaster Rd., Sunday, Aug. 8 weathervanenh.org. $ ton on viola join the North Country Chamber and Stevie Wonder, among others. Whitefield, N.H. For more info MUSIC American Idiot: Rock musi- Players for “Mozartiana,” in the fourth week Also joining the Players as a guest artist for visit www.weathervanenh.org. $ Levitt AMP St. Johnsbury cal based on Green Day’s Gram- of the White Mountains Music Festival. The “Mozartiana is pianist Sophie Scolnik-Brow- Hello, Dolly!: Iconic Broad- Music Series at Dog Mountain: my Award-winning multi-plat- free concerts are at 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 7, at er. Having completed her graduate studies in way musical about a strong- Pop-rock act Mike Mains and inum concept album. 7:30 p.m. Alumni Hall in Haverhill, and 4 p.m. Sunday, the studio of Vivian Weilerstein at the New willed matchmaker who travels the Branches. 5 to 7 p.m. Dog Weathervane Theatre, 389 Lan- Aug. 8, at Dow Field Pavilion in Franconia. England Conservatory in 2016, she has since to Yonkers, N.Y., in order to find Mountain, 143 Parks Rd., St. caster Rd., Whitefield, N.H. For “When Mozart decided to add a second vi- performed with her piano trio, Beacon Street a match for a miserly half-mil- Johnsbury, Vt. Free admission. more info visit www.weather- ola to the string quartet form, he opened up Trio, Flatirons Chamber Music Festival, and lionaire. Bursting with humor, ro- Fore more info visit catamoun- vanenh.org. $$-$$$ new worlds of expression, harmonic possibil- Mistral Music. mance and high-energy dancing. tarts.org/shows-and-events/ Wednesday, Aug. 11 ities and grandiose scope,” said the NCCP’s Scolnik-Brower graduated Magna cum 7:30 p.m. Weathervane Theatre, levitt-amp-st-johnsbury-music- PERFORMANCE Eileen Alexander. “His String Quintet in C laude in 2012 from Harvard University with 389 Lancaster Rd., Whitefield, series/ Halloween Mystery Show: Major gloriously combines an exhilarating a B.A. in psychology, followed by a year as N.H. For more info visit www. Bethlehem Gazebo Con- Family-friendly, kid-centric spirit with a profound sense of seriousness, an AmeriCorps volunteer for at-risk New York weathervanenh.org. $$-$$$ certs: Six-piece pop/rock/soul show presented by the Patch- and synthesizes, perhaps for the first time, City high school students. EVENT band Imagine That. 6 p.m. Beth- work Players.10 a.m. The Rialto, the intimacy of a string quartet with the epic The summer festival concerts are free, but Littleton First Friday Arts: lehem Gazebo, Main Street, 80 Main St., Lancaster, N.H. For breadth of a symphony.” This idea had an im- online registration is required for all seating. Arts, culture, and entertainment Bethlehem, N.H. Free admis- more info visit www.weather- pact on composers like Beethoven, Mendels- Attendees should bring their ticket with them. at various locations in downtown sion. vanenh.org. $ sohn, Brahms, Dvorak and Tchaikovsky, and To register and for additional information, vis- Littleton starting at 5 p.m. Live North Country Chamber Play- Hello, Dolly!: Iconic Broad- then on into the 20th century, with composers it northcountrychamberplayers.org. music by Donkilo! Afro Funk ers: Mozartiana. 4 p.m. Dow way musical about a strong- like Eric Ewazen, “whose me- Orchestra at Littleton Riverfront Park Pavilion, Franconia, N.H. willed matchmaker who travels lodious Ballade, Pastorale and Commons from 8 to 10 p.m. Free Free admission, donations appre- to Yonkers, N.Y., in order to find Dance deftly evokes colorful Cyan admission. For a map, schedule ciated. For more info visit north- a match for a miserly half-mil- orchestral sonorities while or more information visit little- countrychamberplayers.org lionaire. Bursting with humor, ro- employing only a trio,” she Magenta tonfirstfriday.wordpress.com PERFORMANCE mance and high-energy dancing. added. Saturday, Aug. 7 Our Domestic Resurrection 7:30 p.m. Weathervane Theatre, “Mozartiana” guest artist MUSIC DINING Circus: A brand new show in 389 Lancaster Rd., Whitefield, Celia Hatton finds herself in

North Country Chamber the tradition of the iconic Bread N.H. For more info visit www. a myriad of musical settings. Yellow Black Players: Mozartiana. 4 p.m. & Puppet Circuses that began at weathervanenh.org. $$-$$$ From premiering new works Court Street Arts at Alumni Hall, Goddard College in 1970. Stilt Thursday, Aug. 12 for solo viola, to collaborating Haverhill, N.H. Free admission, dancers, paper mache beasts, a MUSIC with dancers, to exploring the donations appreciated. For more riotous brass band and more. A Lisbon Summer Concert conductor-less chamber or- & info visit northcountrychamber- entertainment guide colorful spectacle of protest and Series: DC3. 6 p.m. Lisbon-Lan- chestra process, her ability to players.org celebration. 3 p.m. Bread & Pup- daff Shared Ministry, 25 Central adapt to various creative back- Luke Bryan: Country. Bank pet Theater, 753 Heights Road, St., Lisbon, N.H. Farmers market drops has led her to a colorful CALL 603.444.7141 of New Hampshire Pavillion. For Glover, Vt. For more info visit and concessions available. For career performing throughout more info visit banknhpavilion. breadandpuppet.org. $$ more info visit facebook.com/ the US, Europe, and Asia. com. $$$-$$$$ EVENTS Lisbonmainstreeetinc She is a founding member PERFORMANCE Back Roads Readings: Lake Morey Resort Water- of Shattered Glass, an Associ- Kinky Boots: Charlie is a Readings by authors Mary Rue- front Concert Series: Sean Kel- ate Musician at the Metropoli- factory owner struggling to save fle and Julia Alvarez. 3 to 4 p.m. ly of The Samples. 8 p.m. Free tan Opera, has performed with his family business. Lola is a fab- Highland Center for the Arts, admission. Lake More Resort, St. Paul Chamber Orchestra, ulous entertainer with a wildly 2875 Hardwick St., Greensboro, 82 Clubhouse Rd., Fairlee, Vt. The Knights, Mostly Mozart exciting idea. With a little com- Vt. Admission is free. For more For more info visit lakemoreyre- Festival Orchestra, toured na- passion and a lot of understand- info visit highlandartsvt.org sort.com tionally with A Far Cry and ing, this unexpected pair learns Monday, Aug. 9 Spruce Peak Summer Concert Sphinx Virtuosi, and toured to embrace their differences and MUSIC Series: Stephen Kellogg. 6 p.m. internationally with Orpheus create a line of sturdy stilettos Hall & Oates: Pop rock duo. Spruce Peak, 7412 Mountain Chamber Orchestra. unlike any the world has ever Bank of New Hampshire Pavil- Rd., Stowe, Vt. For more info Hatton has performed at seen! Two shows 2 and 7:30 lion. For more info visit bankn- visit sprucepeak.com/concerts. the Apollo Theatre, Jazz at p.m. Weathervane Theatre, 389 hpavilion.com. $$$-$$$$ $$$-$$$$ Lincoln Center in collabora- Topic of the Town Lancaster Rd., Whitefield, N.H. PERFORMANCE Limp Bizkit: Rock. Bank of tion with Paquito D’Rivera, FAMILY RESTAURANT For more info visit www.weath- Disaster!: Earthquakes, tidal New Hampshire Pavillion. For Smalls Jazz Club, The Blue BREAKFAST • LUNCH Gift “Where People ervanenh.org. $$-$$$ more info visit banknhpavilion. Note Jazz Club, and Birdland Never Leave waves, infernos, and rampant DINNER Certificates Hungry” Our Domestic Resurrection wildlife can’t stop an outrageous com. $$$-$$$$ Jazz Club. She can be heard Available Circus: A brand new show in cast of characters from dancing, PERFORMANCE on Mark Gross’ jazz album ★ Every Day is Senior Discount Day 60+ 10% the tradition of the iconic Bread gambling and singing the night The Good, The Bad & The “+ Strings,” BIGYUKI’s ★ Specials at Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner & Puppet Circuses that began at away aboard New York’s first Cool: Family-friendly, kid-cen- electronic album “Reaching ~ NOW OPEN WITH RESTRICTIONS ~ Goddard College in 1970. Stilt floating casino and discothèque. tric show presented by the Patch- for Chiron,” and Terry Sling- THURS-SAT 7AM-7PM • SUN 7AM-1PM • CLOSED MON-WED dancers, paper mache beasts, a baum’s “Slingbaum One.” She 7:30 p.m. Weathervane Theatre, work Players. 10 a.m. The Omni www.thetopicofthetown.com riotous brass band and more. A Mount Washington Resort, Bret- has performed on NBC’s To- 389 Lancaster Rd., Whitefield, Sun. 6am-noon • Mon.-Tue.-Thu.-Sat. 6am-2pm • Wed. & Fri. 6am-8pm colorful spectacle of protest and N.H. For more info visit www. ton Woods, N.H. For more info day Show in conjunction with 30 MAIN ST., LITTLETON, NH, 603-444-6721 celebration. 3 p.m. Bread & Pup- weathervanenh.org. $$-$$$ visit www.weathervanenh.org. $ NPR, and has performed with A12

12 The Record Thursday, August 5, 2021 we are trying to do now. We’re trying to catch up with those March approved a $200,000 warrant article for the design News Briefs increases,” Johnson said. and construction of a new town pool, water activity area, and Continued from Page 7 According to Johnson, the new storage building would be pump house and authorized selectmen to apply for grants and bare-bones with no heat, plumbing or insulation. donations. full commercial operations in February 2012. It would be equipped with sturdy floors and shelving, al- The money approved will only be expended if matched by According to the DOE, the wind-generating facility prevents lowing for proper display and distribution. It would be crit- a minimum of $2 for every $1 in the $200,000 town appropri- 130,000 metric tons of carbon emissions from entering the atmo- ter-proof to permit the storage of bedding, linens, towels and ation, which is non-lapsing and expires Dec. 31, 2026. sphere each year. clothing. In June, after deterioration of the gazebo compromised its In 2011, Brookfield representatives said 82 of the 99 megawatts The first floor would be laid out like a thrift store (but stability, the gazebo was cordoned off and placed off limits to were under 15- and 20-year contracts, with Green Mountain Pow- would remain a free, clients-only service) and the sec- avoid town liability. er agreeing to purchase 32 percent of the output and Central Ver- ond-floor storage area would be expanded. Parks and Recreation officials are now determining a cost mont Public Service 50.3 percent. Those improvements will help Bancroft House clients to fix the gazebo or, if need be, replace it. when they move into permanent housing. The less money “I’ve reached out to a couple of contractors and we are just Bancroft House Raising they spend on furnishings, the more they can spend on other getting quotes at this time,” said Leverone. “I’ve already had necessities, Johnson said. a bunch of community support reaching out with donations. Funds To Replace Barn “A lot of times people come in with the clothes on their I’m just hoping I can solidify that and start the work, either back and a suitcase, and that’s all they’ve got,” he said. “So demolition or fixing, this summer, if not this fall, and get it FRANCONIA — A homeless shelter is raising funds to when they do find an [permanent] apartment to move into, ready for next year.” build a new storage space. they have nothing to go with them.” Going forward, Leverone, who is two weeks into the di- The Bancroft House in Franconia seeks up to $100,000 to According to Johnson, the new building would permit rector job, is looking at developing an annual maintenance replace the 170-year-old carriage barn where it keeps donated Bancroft House to accept more donations. As a result, the schedule for parks and recreation assets across town. household furnishings. Those items are given free-of-charge non-profit would have the ability to expand the program to “A maintenance schedule will help us make things last lon- to clients, to ease their transition to permanent housing. non-client homeless families. ger,” she said. “There’s a lot of things that can be looked at Kevin Johnson, a member of the Board of Directors for He said demand for homeless support services was on the yearly, monthly, or weekly … I’m excited for where we’re at. Bancroft House, said the barn is ill-suited for its current use. rise and Bancroft House has been at capacity for 2 1/2 years There’s so much potential with the parks, with the pool, with He said the two-story red barn is structurally unsound, and typically turns away between 6-12 placement requests the gazebo, to make everything better.” home to many critters (including fox, mice and rats), and the each week. As 2021 enters August, the department is winding down its current layout required most items to be stored in hard-to- “With the eviction moratorium expiring, homelessness summer parks programs, which are overseen by Kristi Huck- access boxes, bins and piles. Donations of linens, towels and throughout the state and throughout the nation, that wave is soll, the Littleton park program director, whom Leverone said clothing cannot be accepted because they would become bed- going to crash,” Johnson said. has done an amazing job with this year’s program counselors. Cyan ding material for wildlife. With the pool not being open, the lifeguards were moved Bancroft House has been working towards its fundraising into the programs to help. Magenta goal for some time. Littleton Parks And Rec Forges Ahead The youth programs this summer had a strong demand. The shelter was ready to proceed with the barn replace- Unusual for 2021 was the high number of youth from other ment in 2020 but the project was delayed by COVID-19. LITTLETON — Although the challenge of the COVID-19 towns, the most Hucksoll said she’s seen, and some youth Now, additional fundraising is needed. The project price tag pandemic has so far passed, the Littleton Parks and Recre- were from families vacationing in the Littleton area and ation Department is facing some infrastructure challenges as Yellow Black (estimated at $84,000 in 2019) increased nearly 20% because spending just a few days or a week in the program, said Le- of rising material costs, a by-product of the pandemic-fueled it reopens its programs and plans new programming for the verone. building boom. future. “Having that availability for the other towns and other The non-profit has continued its fundraising activities to The community pool and the gazebo, both at Remich Park, guests is great,” she said. close the gap. They hosted a corn hole tournament in June are down. The department is now getting ready to start the after-school (which raised $6,000) and were the Littleton Food Co-op’s The pool has a leak and the gazebo remains condemned program and move into the fall with basketball. Partner of the Month in July (expected to generate another because of structural issues. The after-school program begins Aug. 30 and runs from $3,000 to $6,000). They continue to accept donations through “We are having a specialist come out to look at the pool school dismissal to 5 p.m. their website at thebancrofthouse.com. on Monday to see if we can open for the rest of the summer,” “We already have quite a few sign-ups and we are looking “Two years ago we were ready to go. We had enough of the Parks and Recreation Director Caitlin Leverone said Friday. for staff for that,” said Leverone. “It would be great to get funds that we would have been able to take out a small loan, “They will help determine what it needs and what the prob- some more counselors who need community service hours.” tear down the barn, and build a new structure. Then COVID lem is and how much it will take to fix or figure out a Plan Coming into the job, Leverone said she lucked out with no hit. Unfortunately, the cost of building materials has gone B option.” COVID restrictions this summer, unlike last summer, when through the roof, so our budget has increased, and that’s what To run the pool, the water would have to be on constantly, youth were separated into pods and the concern was having she said. enough counselors. At some point a new pool will be built, after voters in She will determine if there is the possibility that the af- EliminatesEliminates high ter-school program will have to be separated into pods and is meeting with staff in the next few weeks to determine the heatingheating bills.bills. plan. Up ttoo $ * While running seasonal programs, Leverone and staff are 2500 eyeing the future. IInstantnstant RRebateebate “We’re always looking for opportunities to start new pro- TThehe Classic EEdgedge is the perperfectffeect ccombinationombination grams,” she said. of pperformanceerformance and valuevalue One idea is to have a night with music at the skating rink. 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Thursday, August 5, 2021 The Record 13 North began in 1993 and was modeled after Burlington’s many people separated from friends and family, First Night Arts Briefs First Night festival. Attendance declined sharply in 2017 due seemed more necessary than ever, a way to bring people Continued from Page 10 to record-breaking cold temperatures, and the entire festival together metaphorically if not physically, even if everyone went online in 2020 due to COVID. Nevertheless, First Night watched from their own living rooms.” Carriage Lane Players, who have done similar projects in- North is busily planning its 29th festival, lining up musicians, While it’s unclear what winter 2021 will look like, First cluding War of the Worlds and a collection of vintage Hitch- dancers, comedians, puppeteers, storytellers, magicians, and Night North organizers are confident they can handle just cock radio dramas. more. about anything, thanks to help from a devoted community In Twisted Tales of Poe, prisoners gathered in the Lev- While First Night North relies year after year on a few ea- of volunteers, sponsoring businesses, and partnering organi- erett Street Jail share their stories as they await their fate. gerly anticipated tried-and-true acts, organizers always make zations. Planners are working full steam ahead to preview The Caretaker (Nika Harper) tries to prove her sanity as she room for exciting new performances and have a history of applications for performers and food vendors. relays her experience with “The Tell-Tale Heart.” A matter- adapting on the fly to unforeseen circumstances. “Last year’s First-time and former First Night North artist candidates of-fact Montresor (Steve Bunnell) brings listeners into the challenges were unprecedented: bands could not meet in per- are welcome now to apply for a spot in this year’s line-up. depths of “The Cask of Amontillado,” and the fate of For- son to rehearse, performers could not tour, and public venues The deadline to apply is Aug. 31. The First Night North Com- tunato (Charles Jordan). The Poet (Thomas Jordan) recites were all closed,” recalled Catamount Arts’ Erin Narey. “Pan- mittee will make decisions based on act variety, venue avail- the famous tale of something that happened “Once, upon a demic safety guidelines seemed to change daily.” ability and overall budget, and plan to notify applicants of midnight dreary,” with a telling of “The Raven.” And, in the Catamount Arts, presenters of First Night North, barely their decision by Sept. 15. To apply, go to catamountarts.org. darkest tale of all, audiences are left with the warped deeds gave canceling a thought, she added. “In a year that kept so of Augustus Bedloe, who is driven to depravity by a certain “Black Cat.” In addition to the members of the cast, bells are rung, bricks are laid, and thunder is struck by a buffet of live sound effects that are done in real-time. Performing in “Twisted Tales of Poe” are Steve Bunnell, Charles Jordan, Thomas Jor- dan, Nika Harper, Amy Mihalik, Alice Umlah, Cheryl East- land, Ruth Priolo, Paul Priolo, and Becky Bunnell, along with Stephanie Lassonde doing hair and makeup. Summer Dog Party Set For Aug. 7 At Dog Mtn. Cyan ST. JOHNSBURY — Dog Mountain, home of Stephen CARPET • RUGS • WOOD Huneck Gallery, is hosting its 2021 Summer Dog Party on TILE & STONE • VINYL Magenta Saturday, Aug. 7. “If there was ever a day for the dog, this is it! The dog days COUNTERTOPS of summer have arrived and what better way to beat the heat Stunning 7,000 Sq. Ft. Showroom HELP Shades • Blinds Commercial/Residential • Expert Installation WANTED

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Exceptional North Country opportunity to Exceptional North Country opportunity to To apply for a position at Trividia Manufacturing Solutions, please visit our Career page at http://www.trividiams.com/contact/ join a dynamic team of dedicated professionals join a dynamic team of dedicated professionals careers/ or apply directly on Indeed.com. at our Lancaster, NH manufacturing facility. at our Lancaster, NH manufacturing facility. ACCOUNT MANAGER AUTOMATION ENGINEER The Account Manager will assure customer satisfaction and company This role is responsible for concept, development, integration and Become part of the solution to the driver shortage … growth by overseeing dedicated accounts and providing the customer support of automated equipment and robotics. Works with the new with superior service. and existing equipment to integrate and modernize production lines The ideal candidate will be a professional with a bachelor’s degree or with a focus on improving throughput. Install and support all high- equivalent experience in account management, sales or customer tech production equipment. Execute IQ/OQ/PQ documentation. service. This position requires strong communication skills and the W.W. Berry’s Transportation is currently seeking Bus Drivers Implement and support vision inspection systems. (Trip & Spare with the possibility of becoming a route driver) ability to thrive in a team-based environment. Strong background in for the following locations: Microsoft Office and ability to understand product costing a must. The ideal candidate will have previous experience in manufacturing Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) or other regulated automation. SolidWorks, validation, GMP and Machine Safety quality systems a plus. experience a plus. Trividia Manufacturing Solutions offers an excellent benefits package Trividia Manufacturing Solutions offers an extensive benefits package including medical, dental, 401K, life insurance, short term disability including medical, dental, 401K, life insurance, short term disability and generous paid time off. and generous paid time off. If you are interested in a career with Trividia Manufacturing Solutions, please visit our Career page at http://www.trividiams.com/contact/ If you are interested in a career with Trividia Manufacturing Solutions, careers/ and select Account Manager. please visit our Career page at http://www.trividiams.com/contact/ careers/ and select Process Engineer or email your cover letter and resume to [email protected]. REQUIREMENTS: Must be at least 21 years old Must have a GOOD driving record ROUTE DRIVER Must be able to pass a physical exam CDL Training and Testing Fees. Medical exam & any other We have a delivery route open immediately. School Bus Endorsement Fees. Will pick up papers 6 nights a week and deliver to ALL INTERESTED APPLICANTS, PLEASE CONTACT local stores and homes. W.W. Berry’s Transportation Contact Bill for more info: 1149 Lancaster Rd. – Lancaster, NH 03584 – 603-636-6100 [email protected] 802-748-8121 A2 A15

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CLOSE TO HOME A Tale Of Two Summers Last summer opened with a good And through the month of July, bit of trepidation; in the midst of the kids and I hiked. Sometimes it the pandemic, we brooded about was just the four of us on the trail, not being able to travel far, worried but often one group or another of about what was safe and what was our hiking friends joined us. From not, and lamented the disruption of the first day of the month to the last, cherished summer traditions. As we we crossed eight of the state’s 48 approached this summer of 2021, 4,000-footers off our list. We even conversely, things were looking added a couple of overnights – my up: the kids had made it through kids’ first ever backpacking adven- a strange school year, our family tures, and my first in a good long was fully vaccinated, and it felt like BY MEGHAN while. we’d return to a carefree summer of MCCARTHY MCPHAUL This summer, though, we’ve hit freewheeling fun. the trail only a few times. I don’t Now, as we enter these waning weeks of the know that we’ve had a single lazy afternoon summer (I know it’s only early August, but I by the river with friends. And the kayaks have always feel that whoosh of time flying when I been loaded into the truck and slipped into the turn the calendar from July to August), it seems water only one time so far. that the tale of these two summers wasn’t quite The start to our summer was partly con- by Horse Firew Hob ood what we expected it to be. This summer, it turns sumed by the tail end of a competitive spring Green, out, wasn’t better than last summer – or worse. soccer season of busy weekends. The two Seasoned, Mountain Loon Mountain Mountain It was just different. teenagers in the family started their first jobs in Resort Resort Dry Despite the pandemic – or maybe, in some June, which made spontaneous hikes and river HR Coordinator – Full-time, Year-round 603-838-2282 Benefits eligible position. strange way, because of it – our summer of trips and anything else nearly impossible. The Cyan Cyan 603-991-9773 Primary duties include onboarding team members, benefits 2020 was pretty great. Yes, it was weird to weather has been weird. And fitting in hiking processing, managing HR information systems and payroll eschew cookouts and gatherings. We were trips or other outings with friends has proved Magenta Magenta administration and HR Generalist projects. bummed to not fit in a trip to Cape Cod with difficult, with other teenagers working and oth- Microsoft Office and Excel skills required. my folks, and even more disappointed to miss er families taking vacations at different times. the usual visits from far-away cousins. We Instead, this July opened – very happily so HR Administrative Assistant – Full-time or Part-time missed the spring soccer season that spills into – with a visit from my California brother and Full-time is a benefits eligible position. Yellow Black Yellow Black Primary duties include assisting with employee passes, summer. We missed family sessions of mini his family and wrapped up with a visit from the onboarding, organizing & auditing forms/files, answering golf. We missed impromptu trips to – well, Tennessee contingent. There was tons of cous- employee inquiries, and general office coverage. anywhere, really. in time, late nights of visiting and kids running Microsoft Office and Excel skills required. By necessity, we embraced local wonders around, and short visits from more extended more than ever. And one of the huge perks family thrown into the mix. These cousin vis- Food and Beverage Administrative Assistant of the summer of 2020 was that all our local its are among my children’s most cherished Primary duties include onboarding team members, data entry, friends were here; nobody was traipsing off for summertime traditions, made even sweeter this reconciling purchase orders, handling inventory maintenance, and assisting in F&B locations as needed. Full-time. a week at the beach, trips out west or abroad, year by last year’s hiatus. or time away at summer camp. Instead, we’d Another summer tradition returning this Employee Housing options available. gather by our favorite swimming holes late in year: our pilgrimage to the sandy shores of Apply today at: www.loonmtn.com/jobs the afternoons, the kids splashing around and Cape Cod and the beaches my brothers and I jumping off rocks and downed trees, the moms visited when we were kids. Summer may be soaking up the sun and catching up. We refur- fading faster than I’d like. But I’ll get my toes bished forgotten mountain bike trails in the in the sand before it goes. woods by our house and created a couple new Meghan McCarthy McPhaul is assistant ed- ones. We paddled around in kayaks, looking itor for Northern Woodlands and a former staff BGCNC is seeking energetic candidates to for turtles and sliding into the water to cool off. reporter for the Caledonian-Record. work as Youth Development Professionals in our After-School Program. Counselors will be responsible for supervising Club members in a variety of creative, physical, Another plan is to use the money from and artistic activities, as well as assist students with homework. Applicants must be 16 years of age or older. Hours will be News Briefs the grant that was obtained by former parks Monday – Friday, 230pm – 6pm. Continued from Page 12 director, Chris Wilkins for a multi-phase project at Remich Park that includes grading BGCNC is also seeking a Van Driver to do co-ed or boys and girls teams. That’s all and paving a walking path around Remich, who will be responsible for transporting children in our club van. in the works.” completing drainage work in the baseball Applicants must be 25 years of age or older and hold a valid driver’s REACH THOUSANDS OF Another idea is to develop more feeder field area, creating a literacy walk with signs license with a clean driving record. Hours for driving positions sports programs, for activities like softball, educating people about nature or the park it- will be Monday – Friday, 2pm – 3pm. LOCAL PEOPLE EVERY DAY... baseball and soccer, to help generate interest self, and installing a new snack shack at the Interviews occurring now. Apply today! in sports and help youth develop their skills. playing field. Place your ad online at.... Contact Sandy Brackett, 603-838-5954 or www.caledonianrecord.com “We want to develop those because you’re “Those things are approved and I just have [email protected] now starting to see some stresses on the soft- to get the right contractors,” said Leverone. ball and field hockey programs, either just not A thank you board expressing gratitude to enough people or the skill level isn’t probably all those who donated money or their labor to ONLINE SUBSCRIPTIONS • DAILY E-EDITION where it should be,” said Leverone. “That is the new playground at Remich Park, that was • TOTAL WEB ACCESS one of my goals, to get that going, because it completed last year as part of the project, will JUST $12/MONTH! www.caledonianrecord.com/site/forms/subscription_services reflects on our town and community.” also be installed. A16

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